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Avatar for Power Up Electric Inc
Power Up Electric Inc
4.8(
648
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Serving El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1983

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Warranties offered

"Power Up Electric did outstanding work rewiring my whole house after an unfortunate electrical fire in my garage five years ago. They were very efficient, neat, and took real pride in the quality of their work. For the last five years they have been my go to electrical company. Telephone response is prompt, service is offered quickly, prices are fair and every electrician who has come to my home as been reliable. When friends and family need to have electrical work done, I always recommend Power Up Electric."
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Response time3 hrs
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Garafano Electric, Inc.
4.8(
188
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Serving El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1968

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Warranties offered

"Garafano Electric has being taking care of all the electrical needs and upgrades in our 90 plus year old house for a few years now. They always do A+ work. We're currently in the middle of some home renovations and they've been willing and able to work with our erratic schedule. Honest, dependable, and great at what they do. Can't recommend them high enough!"
Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Fairway Electric
4.5(
676
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Serving El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would recommend Fairway Electric for any electrical work. They have done various jobs at my home and business from small electrical repairs to an EV Charger for my Tesla. They are quick to provide service and offer great prices. Will always contact them for my future electrical needs."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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JOHNSON ELECTRIC
4.7(
244
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Serving El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1977

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Warranties offered

"Mr. Johnson and his crew have performed a fewjobs from lighting installations, to doorbell repair, to rewiring. Every job has been done well and at a reasonable price. The workers were respectful and very helpful at explaining the work they did before they left. What really set this outfit apart is Mr. Johnson himself. He always returns calls, his crews show up on time and perform the work expediently. On top of this, when I have had questions about other electrical concerns, Mr. Johnson takes time to have a phone call to consult on the issue. Mr. Johnson and his company are of high integrity and I would highly recommend them for any residential electric work."
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Response time6 hrs
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
JK Flores Enterprise LLC.
5.0(
40
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Serving El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Technician (George) that came over was in time. He was very helpful in identifying the concerns we had with the appliances electrical outlets and circuit breakers. If we need any more electrical work done on our house we will be searching out to JK Flores for there service."
Existing ceiling fan
UPS system ready for a power outage
e.v. charger
New ceiling fan in living room
New UPS system

+28

Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Golden Electric
4.8(
299
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Serving El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was on time. He explained what the problem could be then discovered the actual problem and replaced the pieces that were damaged. I am grateful that he knew exactly what to do as well as explained the process so I could understand. He worked quickly & efficiently. If I have any type of electrical issues in the future I will definitely ask for Tony. I've already recommended him to 2 of my friends."
Kitchen remodeling
Modern kitchen remodel
LED CAN LIGHTS
Room addition
Room addition

+2

Response time2 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Wilson Electric
4.5(
198
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Serving El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wilson Electric was great to work with, they promptly responded for my request for a quote and provided me an estimated price for the job as described. The day they arrived to do the work, they finished in about 2 hours and made sure we were happy with the job. I would use them again in the future."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Naymar Electric
5.0(
32
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Serving El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David was one of the few to come out to the property to look at my existing electrical panel. Had to postpone the project due to unforeseen financial issues that came up but I will hire him when my situation gets better."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, a light switch still has power even when switched off. Switches only interrupt or continue the flow of electricity into a fixture or outlet; they do not shut off the power flowing into the wire. The only way to shut off power in a light switch is to turn off the power at the circuit breaker.

No, it is not safe to use an outlet that sparked. A spark from an outlet could indicate a short circuit, loose or frayed wiring, or other serious damage. Continuing to use an outlet that sparks can increase the risk of electrical shock, electrical fires, and other hazards. It's important to turn off the power to the outlet at the circuit breaker if possible and avoid using the outlet until a licensed electrician has inspected and repaired it.

If you’re wondering whether an electrical panel in the bathroom needs to be moved, the answer is yes. Due to the risks of shocks and electrical fires, electrical panels cannot be located in bathrooms per National Electric Code Volume 70. Additionally, gasses, vapors, liquids, and temperature fluctuations can all compromise the functionality of your electrical panel, so it’s important to install it in a dry, cool, safe, and easily accessible location.

It’s possible to distinguish a positive black wire from a negative black wire if you know what type of circuit the wires are in. If it’s an alternating current (AC), then black wires are positive. If it’s a direct current (DC), then black wires are negative. 

Sometimes, a circuit has two black wires. In that case, the positive black wire will be solid black while the negative black wire will have a white stripe on it. If you’re still unsure, you can use a multimeter to check.

Most ceiling light fixtures only have a black, white, and green wire, but in some cases, you’ll also find a red wire in the box. This is a second hot wire, like the black wire, and is included for ceiling light kits that have a fan.

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